Grant

September 9 - 13, 2013

$2.5 million in Public Works funds to the Central Carolina Technical College and the City of Sumter, South Carolina, to fund the renovation of a building to create the Central Carolina Technical College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center (Center), which will house applications-based industrial and engineering technology training programs. The Center will meet urgent industry demands for trained workers with enhanced and advanced skill-sets in mechatronics and machining to support the area’s growing automotive cluster. This investment is part of a $6,137,250 project that the grantees estimate will create 1,655 jobs and leverage $520 million in private investment.
$2 million in Economic Adjustment funds to the University of the District of Columbia—Community College and the District of Columbia Department of General Services, Washington, District of Columbia, to support the renovation of an existing facility in Northeast Washington by the University of the District of Columbia-Community College (UDC-CC) for use as a one-stop workforce training center. The UDC-CC will collaborate with the District’s Department of Employment Services to assess the current workforce needs of DC’s private industry employers in the construction, hospitality, and allied health industry sectors, and identify training programs needed to address the demand for skilled workers in these industry sectors. This investment is part of a $4,026,281 project.
$1.52 million in Public Works funds to the City of Lobelville, Tennessee, to fund construction to upgrade and expand the City of Lobelville’s water treatment system to mitigate the impacts of any future flooding. A major disaster in May 2011 caused serious flooding and threatened the future of the area’s most important manufacturer. This project will create a more resilient environment for businesses and strengthen the region’s automotive manufacturing cluster. This investment is part of a $1.9 million project that the grantee estimates will save 300 jobs.
$1.5 million in Public Works funds to the Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation, the Greenfield Township, and the Greenfield Township Municipal Authority, Altoona, Pennsylvania, to support construction of road, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements and related appurtenances necessary for site development of 85 acres of the 144-acre South Blair County Business Park in Greenfield Township. This project will create new, shovel-ready sites for sale or lease to new or expanding manufacturing companies, and serve as a catalyst for future business expansion and job creation in the region. This investment is part of a $3,949,719 project that the grantees estimate will create 200 jobs and leverage $40 million in private investment.
$1.5 million in Public Works funds to the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority, Greensboro, North Carolina, to fund construction of critical airport taxiway infrastructure at Piedmont Triad International Airport to expand the areas growing aviation cluster. Local aviation maintenance and manufacturing companies will be able to leverage the new runway to expand production leading to new job creation. This investment is part of a $2,476,200 project that the grantee estimates will create 419 jobs and leverage $80 million in private investment.
$1.5 million in 2012 Disaster Recovery Relief Opportunity funds to the Todd County Fiscal Court, Elkton, Kentucky, to fund construction of an advanced manufacturing training facility to meet the needs of employers in the region. The training programs will ensure that a competitive, qualified workforce is available for high-demand, high-wage industrial prospects. The region was heavily damaged by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes in 2011. This investment will help the County capitalize on its competitive strengths, assist in the region’s long-term recovery efforts, and promote disaster resiliency. This investment is part of a $2.5 million project that the grantee estimates will create 110 jobs and leverage $3.5 million in private investment.
$1,442,049 in Economic Adjustment funds to the City of Washington, North Carolina, to construct water infrastructure improvements to increase the ability to withstand weather emergencies of the city’s industrial park and the small businesses located in historic downtown Washington, an area severely impacted by Hurricane Irene in 2011. The project will enhance and strengthen advanced manufacturing in the region’s energy-efficient green technology sector and save traditional textile manufacturing jobs. This investment will help the region capitalize on its competitive strengths, assist in the region’s long-term recovery efforts, and promote disaster resiliency. This investment is part of a $2,852,156 project that the grantee estimates will create 68 jobs, save 58 jobs, and leverage $8.078 million in private investment.
$1.4 million in Public Works funds to Becker College, Worcester, Massachusetts, to support rehabilitation of an existing facility on the campus of Becker College to establish the Massachusetts Digital Gaming Institute’s (MassDiGi) New Ventures Center. The Center will serve as a business assistance facility, focusing on business incubation, research, and design in the digital gaming industry. MassDiGi will help attract new businesses, retain existing businesses, and create opportunities for new jobs and private investment in the gaming industry statewide. This investment is part of a $2.8 million project that the grantee estimates will create 430 jobs and leverage $360,000 in private investment.
$1,227,962 in Economic Adjustment funds to the CNMI Water Task Force to fund the construction of water services and design upgrades to the sewer system for the Lower Base Industrial Park on the island of Saipan. This project supports the location of new businesses into the park and the diversification of the island’s economy. This investment is part of a $1,733,321 project that the grantee estimates will create 191 jobs.
$1.205 million in 2012 Disaster Recovery Relief Opportunity funds to the Water and Light Commission of the Town of Greenville and the Town of Greenville, Tennessee, to construct improvements to the Greeneville Water Treatment Plant’s raw water intake from the Nolichucky River. This critical infrastructure was damaged by downed trees and other debris after the tornado and flooding in 2011, and the resulting restriction of water production capacity has impacted regional businesses. This project will ensure business continuation and growth and will mitigate the potential for damage from future natural disasters. The investment will help the region capitalize on its competitive strengths, assist in the region’s long-term recovery efforts, and promote disaster resiliency. This investment is part of a $2.41 million project that the grantees estimate will create 187 jobs and leverage $20 million in private investment.
$1 million in 2012 Disaster Recovery Relief Opportunity funds to the City of Dyersville, Iowa, to support infrastructure improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment facility. Rebuilding this critical sewer infrastructure will allow uninterrupted operations of area industries during future flood events, thereby enhancing the community’s disaster resiliency, as well as its capacity for continued residential, commercial, and industrial growth. When completed, these improvements will also eliminate the need to pump untreated wastewater into the North Fork Maquoketa River during future floods, addressing health, safety and environmental concerns downstream. This investment is part of a $3.303 million project that the grantee estimates will create 80 jobs and leverage $40 million in private investment.
$1 million in Public Works funds to the City of La Feria, Texas, to fund the construction of a multifunction center that will provide workforce and technology training opportunities for the region surrounding La Feria near the U.S. Mexico border. This project will assist the region to develop its human capital and be in a better proposition to increase productivity, advance innovation and entrepreneurship, and increase trade with Mexico. This investment is part of a $1,537,500 project that the grantee estimates will create 18 jobs and leverage $300,000 in private investment.
$942,295 in Public Works funds to the City of Jasper and the Jasper Waterworks and Sewer Board, Jasper, Alabama, to fund construction of critical water system improvements to insure the water supply and fire protection necessary for growth in the City of Jasper’s Bevill Industrial Park. This project will enable expansion of two tenants of the industrial park, bringing needed jobs and investment to the region. This investment is part of a $1,884,591 project that the grantees estimate will create 300 jobs and leverage $29.5 million in private investment.
$520,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, Inc. and the BioHealth Innovation, Inc., Baltimore City, Maryland, to establish the Healthcare Regional Innovation Cluster (H-RIC) initiative in Baltimore. Building upon central Maryland’s unrivaled bio-health research assets, including the National Institute of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the John Hopkins University, the University Systems of Maryland, and a concentration of biotech companies, the HRIC project will provide key resources and programmatic support to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies developed from research laboratories, entrepreneurs, and other emerging technology sources throughout the region. This investment is part of a $1.945 million project.
$551,459 in 2012 Disaster Recovery Relief Opportunity funds to the City of Sioux City, Iowa, to fund infrastructure and site work necessary for construction of a new, flood-protected rail system to serve industries locating in the new Southbridge Business Park. This project supports the city’s plan to implement flood protection and disaster resiliency measures in the region severely impacted and still recovering from the 2011 flooding of the Missouri River. This investment is part of a $2,112,875 project.
$400,613 in Technical Assistance funds to the Foundation for the American South (Southern Governors Association), Washington, District of Columbia, to bring together private, public, and academic experts to develop regional strategies that will support and accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing in the South. In addition, it will increase connectivity between economic development leaders, policy experts, and innovation-generating businesses and labs and broaden regional economic diversification efforts that lead to innovation and job creation. This investment is part of an $801,226 project.
$300,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, to support implementation of the Pratt Institute’s Spec It Green Manufacturing Initiative in New York City. The initiative aims to bring together stakeholders in the green building cluster to create opportunities for growth and commercialization, while enhancing the competitive environment and marketability of green manufacturing and energy efficient technology companies in New York City. This investment is part of a $600,256 project.
$300,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation, Gregory, Texas, to fund the development of an economic development strategy for San Patricio County, which experienced significant job loss due to the closure of the Naval Station Ingleside in 2010. In addition to developing economic recovery strategies this project will establish a website, establish a GIS data library and clearinghouse, and conduct a feasibility study for the San Patricio County Training Center. This investment is part of a $375,000 project.
$270,000 in Public Works funds to Cameron Works, Inc., Brownsville, Texas, to fund the acquisition of a new Mobile Training Unit (MTU) to replace an aging existing unit which has a proven track record for providing education and job training resources to areas in Cameron County that are isolated from regular service availability. A skilled workforce is a vital component to this border county’s ability to attract or retain businesses, and participate in the global economy. This investment is part of a $341,402 project.
$254,991 in Technical Assistance funds to the Greater New Orleans Development Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana, to document the impact of economic development investment projects in the Greater New Orleans region post-Katrina and create models for disaster-affected communities to follow in the future. The project will include an analysis and mapping of EDA awards in the region, an assessment of their economic impact, and the creation of best practice case studies and program design templates to share with areas vulnerable to disaster. This investment is part of a $383,562 project.
$180,000 in Short-Term Planning funds to the University of Little Rock and Louisiana Tech University, Arkansas, to support the formation of the Arkansas-Louisiana Regional Coordinating Council and the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy for the bi-state region that includes Chicot and Desha counties in Arkansas and East Carroll and Madison parishes in Louisiana. This project will conduct economic analysis and develop a marketing strategy to recruit, expand, and retain jobs within the 90 mile corridor. This investment is part of a $360,000 project.
$160,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the University of Arkansas’ Board of Trustees, Fayetteville, Arkansas, to support the University of Arkansas partnership with the World Trade Center Arkansas to increase exports and competition in the global market place through technical assistance, trade missions, market research, and outreach activities. This project will facilitate the creation of trading relationships between Arkansas businesses and potential exporting partners. This investment is part of a $320,710 project.
$135,000 in Public Works funds to the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to fund the extension of the city sewer line along Dalton Farmer Drive and near U.S. Highway 63 in Jonesboro. This project will replace existing septic systems and allow for existing businesses to expand their operations and attract new businesses. This investment is part of a $271,850 project that the grantee estimates will create 20 jobs and leverage $582,000 in private investment.